It took “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart less than a minute and a half to turn his interview with Hillary Clinton from the former Secretary of State’s new memoir to her potential run for president in 2016. …

“Before any action is taken regarding Syria, it is imperative that President Obama make the case to the American people and consult with Congress,” said Texas Sen. John Cornyn, the second-ranking Senate Republican. …

With Benghazi in mind, the Obama administration is taking precaution this week by closing American embassies after receiving terrorist threats. Rep. Louie Gohmert said that by learning what happened at Benghazi and fixing security issues, the U.S. wouldn’t have to close down embassies “like a bunch of cowards that go running away.” …

Over 20 American embassies have been shut down after the United States issued a worldwide terror alert. “We’re on a high state of alert. I have been given every assurance we’re doing everything we can to prevent this threat from happening. And I must say, this is probably one of the most specific and credible threats I’ve seen perhaps since 9/11,” said Rep. Michael McCaul. …

“This is a crucial oversight position and should be a priority for an agency facing substantial management challenge,” Cruz said today. “While several federal agencies are operating without a Senate-confirmed Inspector General, only the State Department has been without a credible and independent Inspector General for so long.” …

Republicans are ramping up the rhetoric in their tussle with the White House over how security officials responded to the attacks last September on an American consulate in Benghazi. Texas Rep. Blake …

It’s been over a week since the Boston Marathon bombing, and as more details are released, federal authorities are under fire for failing to act on intelligence that could have prevented the attacks. …